Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Women’s Leadership Summit

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

Attention Students! We are excited to announce the upcoming Women's Leadership Summit hosted by the Campus Activities Board! Join us for a day of inspiration and empowerment as we explore key topics, including: Finding Your Why Setting Goals & Taking Action Empowering Your Voice Building Your Personal Brand Whether you want to enhance your leadership […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Join us for the final salon of the year: The Beauty Salon. What does beauty mean to you? What under-appreciated things in the world do you find beautiful? While we won’t be able to fix your hair for you at this beauty salon, every kind of beauty from landscape photography to nail art is welcome. […]

The works of David Graham

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

Opening Reception April 4, 2025 Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts CenterWe will have a reception to celebrate the opening of an exhibit of the paintings of Artist David Graham. The reception will be at the Sharon K Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts Building and will take place from 4 to 6. […]

Spring Musical: Once

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

Spring Musical: Once

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

Mario Kart Game Night with CAB

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Join the Campus Activities Board Saturday, April 5 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jaenke Alumni Center for a Mario Kart Game Night. Don't forget your CAB Card!

Spring Musical: Once

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

Taste of Blackburn

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

BSU Presents Taste of Blackburn Come taste and enjoy -- Fast Street Food Festival! April 9 DCC - 5:30 - 7 pm Contact Tyler Westmoreland or Adalynn LaMarsh for more information.

Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film explores Indigenous land loss and the power of participatory filmmaking in advocacy. A discussion will follow on how storytelling can drive social change and strengthen […]